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Boston Federation, Boy Scouts of America, with 
Sketch Maps of the Field Hikes. 



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BOY SCOUT HIKES 

IN 

GREATER BOSTON 

^ Dozen of Each 



A Preliminary Manual of Walks, Covering Field, 
Historical and Industrial Features, Particularly 
Adapted to the Needs of Boy Scouts of the Greater 
Boston Federation, Boy Scouts of America, with 
Sketch Maps of the Field Hikes. 



PRICE 25 CENTS 



Published by 

THE HIKES MANUAL COMMITTEE 

453 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 

1919 



COPYRIGHTED 1919, 

BY FRANK S. MASON, BOSTON, MASS. 






INFORMATION 

N., S., E. or W. at the beginning of description of each hike indicates in 
which section (see folded map) of Greater Boston territory that particular 
hike is located; likewise in the body of the description n. will be used for 
north, or northerly; s. for south, or southerly, and similarly for other com- 
pass points; 1. for left and r. for right; figures, instead of words, will be 
used to show number; m. indicates miles; min., minutes; hrs., hours. 

Note on the map where walk begins and follow arrows; course across 
country is also indicated by dotted lines. 

All hikes are projected from B. S. of A. Headquarters, corner of Wash- 
ington and Winter Streets, with the idea that they may be picked up at 
the most convenient point for the Patrol or Troop. 

No attempt is made to state fares, but practically all the hikes are 
within two trolley fares, or using five-ride commutation railroad tickets, a 
twenty-cent fare from North or South Stations. 

The Questionnaire is not to be interpreted as requiring answers be sent 
to Headquarters, but a suggestion of what Scouts might well note on each 
hike; however, the Committee will gladly welcome any reports of hikes, 
by Scouts, which seem to the Leader to be exceptional. 

Scoutmasters and Scouts might find it profitable to, at the next meeting 
after the hike, make a game of asking original questions about the locality 
visited. 



APR 2. 

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SUGGESTIVE QUESTIONNAIRE 

What Patrol, or Troop ? City or Town ? Date of hike ? 

Did you note the cities or towns through which you passed? 

Who was your leader and how many Scouts participated? 

Was the day clear, cloudy, windy or stormy? Temperature at 
3 P. M. 

Did you note tim.e of beginning and ending of walk? 

What topographical features, such as hills, lakes, brooks, bound- 
posts, etc., did you identify? Nam.es? Elevation of highest? 

As each hike can be readily reversed, which way did you go ? 

Did you find it advisable to make any variations? If so, why, 
and what were they? 

Did you apply any Scout practice during the hike, such as sig- 
nalling, Scout pace, tracking, map-making, first aid, fire- 
lighting, camp cookery, etc.? If so, what and where? 

What rare, or interesting, plant or tree life did you discover? 

Did you see any unusual birds or any wild animals ? 

If any minerals or geological features new to you were noticed, 
will you tell about them ? 

If an historical hike, what feature most interested you? 

Of what period was it? National, or local, importance? 

Was it of civic, religious or literary interest ? 

Did the industrial hike appeal to you as a mental stimulus, a 
satisfying of personal curiosity, or, as of educative value? 

Can you describe briefly any of the processes which you observed? 

Were all Scouts in good physical condition on returning? 

WAS THE SCOUT LAW LIVED UP TO IN EVERY RE- 
SPECT? 



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FOREWORD 

Our apologies to the person who coined the word "hike" if we have 
misused it. A "hike" seems to be a trip, walk, double-quick or run, under- 
taken for a specific purpose, so we have adopted it as a designation for 
these Boy Scout outings. Every one of them has as its object the enlarging 
of the horizon of the Scouts along historical, industrial or out-of-door 
lines, and the affording of opportunities for the application of Scout knowl- 
edge to actual practice. 

The field hikes are practicable, not only for Scouts of all ages, but 'for 
all persons, men and women, who enjoy cross-country walking or following 
the less frequented by-ways. They are projected on the basis of a very 
light expense, are neither long nor strenuous, and, in every instance, are 
actual walks that have been taken within two years. Part of them are 
walks of the Appalachian Mountain Club, and we are indebted to that 
organization for blue prints from which some of our sketch maps were 
made. We also acknowledge, with thanks, the historical bibliography 
furnish,ed by Mr. Charles F. D. Belden, Boston Public Library. The 
generosity of the Boston Transcript Company in allowing the use of the 
plates, enables us to give with this volume the Municipal Boston and 
Greater Boston Maps at the front of the book. 

It is hoped by the Committee on Hikes that this booklet will be so 
well received by Scouts, and the public, that its members may be encour- 
aged to carry out the Federation's purpose of publishing a much larger 
rnanual containing one hundred each of the historical, industrial and field 
hikes. Therefore, we shall be gratified to hear from Scouts, Scout Officials, 
and others interested, their opinion as to the need and value of the larger 
publication. 

We invite criticism and corrections of this booklet, and would appre- 
ciate suggestions for improvements, so that if we should go further along 
these lines, we may better know wh^t is desired in such a publication. 

We have purposely adopted the Socratic method of instruction, as 
we believe that, for Scouting purposes, the book should be light, compact 
and serviceable; further, that the Scout will receive greater benefit from 
that which he notes, observes or "digs out" in response to questions^, than 
he would from such meagre facts as we could present in a working manual 
of tl;is sort. 

As to hiking, the Committee would make a few suggestions: 

FIELD HIKES — Don't try to do too much in a short time; two miles 

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an hour is all that should be attempted on a walk, unless one is out for a 
time record or for Scout pace. The walking shoes should be stout and 
large enough to allow for wearing two pairs of stockings, the outer of 
which should be heavy wool; no leggings; shorts, with thin drawers in 
summer, regulation uniform trousers with woolen drawers in winter; take 
along a heavy sweater, to wear, in case of need, under Scout jacket. A 
small rucksack is desirable for carrying such articles as cannot be readily 
disposed of in pockets. If signalling, camp cooking or other outdoor 
activities are contemplated, be sure that all paraphernalia is neatly packed 
before starting and allow ample extra time. 

HISTORICAL HIKES— Leaders and Scouts should prepare for these 
by reading and study, so that the full benefit of the visit may be hadand 
a fair understanding obtained, of events connected with the places visited. 

INDUSTRIAL HIKES— We expect these hikes will be of great 
benefit to the boys by enabling them to get an insight into a variety of 
vocational opportunities. They must be planned sufficiently far in advance 
so that the firms who have so generously made them possible may have 
opportunity to arrange for qualified guides. They are open only to Scouts 
accompanied by a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Com- 
mitteeman or Senior Patrol Leader. 

H»c Our Boston Basin and its surrounding hills furnish us as fine a 
region for field hikes as could be desired; for historical values, there is no 
part of our country where, in so compact an area, are so many or such 
varied opportunities for study, inspiration or enjoyment, along these 
lines, as Greater Boston; the cities and towns within this territory have 
so many and such diverse industries, thjat it is only a matter of choosing 
what is best to offer the Scouts to make up a delightful program of 
instruction. 

We believe that no publication of this sort has heretofore been 
attempted, therefore, the Committee hopes that this somewhat amateurish 
effort will be acceptable, and that "Boy Scout Hikes" may fill its niche 
in the Boy Scout program. 

F. S. M. 



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INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. I 

MALDEN; PAINT AND VARNISH FACTORY, WADSWORTH, 
HOWLAND & CO. 

JJ Tunnel. Summer to Sullivan Square, change to Maiden car via 
^ • West Everett. Leave car at Wigglesworth Street and walk along 
this street in westerly direction to the factory. Ask for Mr. Robbins; 
state that you are doing Industrial Hike No. 1, and give name of your 
leader. You will be shown the processes of paint grinding, d;-y color mak- 
ing, can filling and labelling. They have arranged to take care of Scout 
visitors Saturday, nine to eleven o'clock, and would wish to be notified two 
days in advance so that they may arrlange for competent guide. Telephone 
the factory. Maiden 949-W. Return to Boston by route taken in coming. 



INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. II 

NORTH END; QUINCY MARKET COLD STORAGE PLANT, 

41 Richmond Street 

"M" Walk n. on Washington Street to Adams Square, thence to and 
^^' across Dock Square; the n.w. side of Faneuil Hall Square to 
Clinton Street, which follow to Commercial Street; turning 1. on Com- 
mercial Street follow it to Richmond Street and turning 1. on Richmond 
Street, 41 is on r. Ask for Mr. Tinker at the information booth. The hours 
arranged are nine to eleven o'clock Saturday, and it will take about two 
hours to tour the plant. You will be shown goods in storage, methods of 
packing, delivery and process of making cold air. It will be necessary to 
write or telephone a couple of days in advance so that Mr. Tinker may 
arrange for a guide. Let him know how many Scouts are coming. Return 
by way of Richmond Street, n.w. to Hanover Street, and up Hanover 
Street s.w. to Washington Street, where turning to r. tunnel trains may be 
taken n. at Union and s. at Friend. 



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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. I 

OLD CHARLESTOWN; SITE OF "GREAT HOUSE" 1630, TOWN HILL, 
BUNKER HILL MONUMENT AND ANCIENT GRAVEYARD. 

lyj Tunnel, Summer to City Square; leaving Elevated Station on r. 
• looking toward river, down Charles River Avenue is the location 
of the old ferry slip, near which Paul Revere waited for the signal light 
in tower of the "Old North Church." Cross City Square, n.w., to the 
Municipal Building, which is the site of the "Great House" built for 
Governor Winthrop; back of this, and reached by passing up Harvard 
Street is Town Hill, on which was the palisade fort, built in 1629 as defence 
against Indians; the first burying ground, of which no traces are left, was 
further to the e.; the church at the top of hill, stands on site of the first 
meeting-house, built 1636; taking Henley Street running e. out of Harvard 
Square, cross Main Street and on to Park Street, turning 1. on to Win- 
throp Square; this was used in early days for a training field; at the n. 
gatei'are bronze tablets on which are inscribed the names of our men who 
fell at the battle of Bunker Hill; a few steps up Winthrop Street and turn- 
ing 1., walk a short distance to entrance to Monument Grounds on r. ; 
ascend to the Monument; the granite shaft was intended to have been 
erected in center of the Redoubt, but a mistake was made in the survey; 
neither is the spot where General Warren fell properly marked; note 
tablets of other historic spots on grounds; the rail fence behind which 
Stark, Reed and Knowlton lay with their men, ran from a point on Con- 
cord Street in a n. direction to the cemetery on Bunker Hill Street; enter 
the Monument, for which a fee is charged, and climb the stairs for the very 
fine view; descending, retrace steps to entrance, and proceeding along 
High Street to Green Street, turn 1., passing the Bunker Hill Boys' Club, 
on the site of the Old Hunnewell Mansion on r., to Main Street, where turn 
r. and at corner Main Street and Hathon Square, note birthplace of the 
portrait painter, Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph; then 
proceeding along Main Street to Phipps Street, turn 1. to the ancient 
burying ground, where is a monument to John Harvard, tombs of the 
ministers of the first parish and many ancient gravestones; retracing 
steps to Main Street and thence back to Thompson Square, board elevated 
cars for Boston. 

Which is the older settlement, Boston or Charlestown? 

Can you name the cities and towns that were once Charlestown territory? 

Did you note the location where British troops landed to make battle? 

What was John Harvard's profession? 

What was Charlestown' s ancient name? 

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PLATE NO. I 







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FIELD HIKE NO. I 

MALDEN-MELROSE CRAGS, MT. HOOD 

M* \ Tunnel to Sullivan Square; change to Broadway surface car going 
■'■^ • ' through Everett to car barns; thence, walking, continue on Broad- 
way, crossing railroad track to the junction of Broadway and Salem 
Street (or take Saugus Branch train at North Station for Broadway 
depot) ; cross lot as shown by arrow on map to Home Street, which follow 
one-eighth m., then cross lot on 1. to Noble Street continuing on it to 
Granite Street; turn to r. on Granite Street, and follow, bearing w. to a 
fence at end; climb over and continue in w. direction to top of small hill; 
turning n. proceed down hill; then turning slightly to r. walk in a general 
n.e. direction along a low slope, crossing cart path, and up Sawyer's Hill; 
bearing e. till the road lying between Sawyer's Hill and Windy Hill is 
reached; travel n.w. on this road a short distance, then turn off to r. as 
open pasture is reached and climb Windy Hill; thence continuing in gen- 
eral n.e. direction keeping to the ridge as closely as possible, about 1 m. 
to Mount Hood. Here -s the ruin of a stone tower and a magnificent view 
to s. and e. Take cart path from w. side of Mount Hood and follow w. and 
n.w. to Waverly Avenue which begins at a point opposite ice houses and 
pond. Follow Waverly Avenue to Upham Street about one-half m., turn 
1. on Upham Street, then first street to the r. and follow^ to Porter Street; 
turn 1. into Porter Street and follow w. to Main Street, Melrose, where 
electric cars may be taken for Boston, or, turning on Main Street, take 
first street on the r. to Melrose depot and Boston by train. 

What do you know about the tower on Mount Hood? 

How did Ell Pond, in Melrose, come by its name? 

Can you account for the ridge, over which you walked, being there? 

To what town did this section of country belong in 1630? 



FIELD HIKE NO. II 

MIDDLES^EX FELLS, NANEPASHEMET HILL, GRINDING ROCK 
HILL, WANAPANAQUIN HILL, WINTHRQP HILL AND SPOT 
POND. 

TW" Tunnel, or walk, to North Station. Train to Winchester. Take 
^ • street e. from railroad station to Valley Parkway which follow till 
boundary of Fells is reached; then turning to 1. and in general e. direction 

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walk over short ridge three-eighths m. to summit of Nanepashemet Hill; 
turning to 1. go down hill in n. direction and proceed about one-fourth m. 
to a road, which cross and in n.w. direction follow a ridge formed by three 
low hills near the head of Middle Reservoir: after going over these, pro- 
ceed across country one-eighth m. to summit of Grinding Rock Hill; 
thence n. to road on s.w. side of North Reservoir: turning r. follow this 
road s.e. until it joins another which cross and cHmb Wanapanaquin Hill 
lying between the n. end of Middle Reservoir and the s. end of North 
Reservoir; coming down Wanapanaquin Hill s.e. skirt the s. arm of North 
Reservoir and turning n. following e. shore about one-fourth m. to base 
of Winthrop Hill; turning to r. climb, in e. direction, to summit; thence 
n.e. to other summit and thence e. and s. to electric car tracks, which 
cross to shore of Dark Hollow Pond; now turning s.w. recross car tracks, 
cross a road and continuing on, skirt the w. side of a slight elevation and 
turning s. follow a roadway, soon reached, to a park road, which cross 
and still travelling s. to the w. of electric car tracks, continue to the begin- 
ning of a roadway near the foot of Silver Mine Hill; follow this about 1 
m. to Boundary Road which cross and entering Brooks Lane, follow it s. 
to and through Governors Avenue to High Street, turning 1. on High 
Street to Medford Square; there electric car may be taken for Boston. 

Will you briefly state as to the establishment of Middlesex Fells as a State 

Reservation? 
What is the story of Straight Gully Brook? 
Why was Grinding Rock Hill so named? 
What relation had the magnificent forest that once covered this region to the early 

industry of Medford? 



HISTORICAL HIKE NO. II 

OLD MEDFORD; ROYALL MANSION, CRADOCK BRIDGE, 
COLONIAL HOUSES, ANCIENT BURYING GROUND ON 
SALEM STREET AND ANCIENT "CRADOCK" HOUSE. 

JJ Tunnel, Summer to Sullivan Square; change to Medford car; 
•"■^ • through East Somerville, Winter Hill and Tufts Square to George 
Street on 1. where leave car and walk on to Royall House which dates 
from 1738; the plan and finish of Royall House is one of the best examples 
of colonial architecture in this country; view also the slave quarters and 
grounds; property now held by the Royall House Association, and a fee 
is charged; proceeding along Main Street, to South Street turn 1. and 
through South Street or parkway, w. along the Mystic to and over the 

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"Long Bridge" to Winthrop Square and turning r. into High Street 
follow it s.e. to Medford Square, noting on the way, several interesting 
mansion houses of the Colonial Period; Medford Square has from earliest 
days been the market-place and town center; the four earliest public 
roads center here; only a few of the old landmarks are left in the square; 
a few steps down Main Street is Cradock Bridge built across the Mystic 
River near the site of the first one which was built in 1638; to see some- 
thing of the older residential section go up Forest Street to Water Street; 
turn to r. and follow Water Street to Ashland Street, and Ashland Street 
on the r. to Salem Street, on which, just below Ashland Street, is the 
ancient burying ground; Royall's slaves buried here; cross the railroad 
track and through a short street to Riverside Avenue, formerly Ship 
Street; along this street were the early shipyards; proceed about three- 
fourths m. down the avenue to the old Peter Tufts house (1685) com*- 
monly known as the Cradock House, which stands in an open field by the 
corner of Spring Street; this is believed to be the oldest house in the coun- 
try now standing which retains its original form; from here continue e. 
on Riverside Avenue, until electric car tracks are reached, in the Welling- 
ton Section, where cars may be taken, going s., for Boston. 

Why was Medford so named? 

What was the principal industry from its settlement in 1630 till the time of 

the Civil War? 
When was Royall House built? 

What, to you, is the most striking feature of Royall House? 
On High Street did you discover the house in whtch General Washington was 

once entertained? 
Where were the first brick yards opened, and when? 
Do)ds *'Cradock^' house suggest its having been built for any other purpose 

than as a dwelling? If so, what? 



HISTORICAL HIKE NO. Ill 

PART OF PAUL REVERE'S RIDE, "COOPER'S TAVERN," SUN- 
DRY' TABLETS IN ARLINGTON, MUNROE TAVERN, LEX- 
INGTON GREEN. 

IXT Washington Under; by Cambridge subway, to Harvard Square; 
^^ • change to Arlington car; leave car at junction Massachusetts 

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Avenue and Broadway; just beyond is the old "Cooper's Tavern," a 
relic of Revolutionary days; continuing w. on Massachusetts Avenue to 
Pleasant Street notice Old Church, "old men of Menotomy" tablet, the 
Town House opposite; cross the church green, enter Pleasant Street and 
visit the Old Burying Ground where are many historic graves; coming 
back to Massachusetts Avenue walk along it to Jason Street where note 
tablet and look for the J'ason Russell House; then take car for (or walk 
to) Arlington Heights, where car may be taken for Lexington; ride about 
seven minutes, to Percy Road, at which point ahght and visit the Mun- 
roe Tavern, open to the public, in which are many relics; leave tavern and 
continuing up Massachusetts Avenue, n.w, toward Lexington Centre, 
note, near Bloomfield Street on 1., the Percy cannon tablet and a little 
farther on r., the stone cannon; continuing to the center the Town Hall 
is reached, in which are many features of historic interest; passing on to 
Clarke Street on 1., turn into it and take path on r. to the Old Belfry which 
in 1775, stood by the meeting-house and from which the alarm was rung; 
the first two towm schoolhouses stood upon this mound; retracing steps 
to Massachusetts Avenue a few steps n.w. and the common is reached, 
the historic Green whereon the first blood of the Revolution was shed; 
note the Captain Parker Monument, marking the line of the Minute Men; 
the stone pulpit marking site of the first three meeting houses; on the w. 
side of Green is the old Monument erected in 1799; opposite this Monu- 
ment, w. across Massachusetts Avenue is the Marrett Munroe House, 
witness of the battle; e. of the Parker Monument is the Buckman Tavern 
where the Minute Men met; following Massachusetts Avenue a few stepg, 
take the short lane on r. to the old Burying Ground wherein are the graves 
of many of the Minute Men, of John H,ancock, Jonas Clarke and Gov- 
ernor Eustis, also of some British soldiers killed in the battle; leaving 
cemetery by the lane turn to 1. and follow Elm Avenue along n. side of 
Common, noting the Jonath^an Harrington House, also a witness of the 
battle; continuing on Elm Avenue to Hancock Street, thence walk to the 
Hancock-Clarke House, filled with relics of the old days m Lexington; 
returmng to Lexington Center, trolley or train may be taken for Boston. 

Can you describe, so that ii could be followed, the course of Paul Revere' s 

Ride, Charlestown to Concord? 
In the British retreat, what fighting occurred in Arlington and where? 
Of what value to our nation was the stand made on Lexington Green? 
Can you explain how John Hancock and Samuel Adams both Quincy men. 

came to be sleeping in Lexington on the night of April 19, 1775? 
How many towns in the United States have adopted the name of Lexington? 



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FIELD HIKE NO. Ill 

WINCHESTER; HORN POND HILL, MOUNT PISGAH AND TUR- 
KEY HILL. 



N. 



Tunnel, or walk to North Station. Train to Winchester; cross High 
Street just n. of railroad station and taking side street near chiirch 
in w. direction as indicated on map, enter Pine Street and proceed along 
it to and across Winter Pond; then bearing a little to the 1., go across 
country one-fourth m. to junction of Pond Street and another street; 
crossing these, climb hill n.w. to Woburn Reservoir; skirting s. side of 
reservoir, proceed to view point at sunmiit, Horn Pond Hill. From this 
point the general direction is s.w. by s. over and around fences, crossing 
Cambridge Street, over more fences, through woods by such path as may 
lead in right direction to Mount Pisgah which climb; thence due s. to 
water tower about one-eighth m. distant; still going s., cross High Street, 
and, passing along the edge of pastures and fields, enter a lane that leads 
to a bend in Fruit Street; turning to r., follow Fruit Street w. to Ridge 
Street, then 1. a few steps to a short lane on 1. follow this its length, then 
turn s. and travel through fields about three-eighths m. to Turkey Hill; pro- 
ceed s. from Turkey Hill as best can to angle in Peter Tufts Road; turn 
to r. taking short street to Forest Street, which follow to Massachusetts 
Avenue, where cars may be taken for Boston. 
Why was Winchester so named? 
What was its earliest name? 

What points of interest could you identify from Horn Pond Hill? 
Which of the neighboring towns is served by the water tower on Mount Pisgah? 
Who was Peter Tufts, for whom the road was named? 
What tribe of Indians had their hunting grounds in this region? 



INDUSTRIALlHIKEiNO. Ill 

EAST CAMBRIDGE; JOHN P. SQUIRE & CO., PACKING HOUSE» 

165 Gore Street. 

"^Tf Walk up Winter Street to Park Street subway station where take 
*' • East Cambridge cars via North Station and Viaduct; leave car 
at_6th Street; walk to 7th, turn to r. and apply at the office for permission, 
using Mr. Hill's name. You will be shown all the processes of killing, 
dressing, refrigerating, working up of by-products, packing and shipping. 
The hours are 9 to 11 Saturdays; notice by telephone or letter should be 
given two days in advance. Not over thirty Scouts can visit on any one 
day. 

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FIELD HIKE NO. IV 

CLEMATIS BROOK, HELMET HILL, BEAVER BROOK CAS- 
CADE, WELLINGTON HILL, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, MEN- 
OTOMY ROCKS PARK. 

"^^ Tunnel to North Station. Train for Clematis Brook Station; 
^" • leave station taking Beaver Street and following it about one- 

half m. to point opposite Cedar Hill; climb hill of three summits as indi- 
cated on map; leave the hill marked Convex Ledge in a n. direction, cross- 
ing walled road near the foot of the hill and continuing through pasture 
to the point where the brook comes through at the corner of two walls; 
follow brook to where it passes through another corner; then turning to 
r. follow a wall which lies on r.; passing on the edge of woods until another 
wall is reached which cross and turning sharply to r. travel n.e. about one 
fourth m., then turning n. strike up through the pasture to a lane which 
leads to Trapelo Road which cross and striking up through the pastures 
on Helmet Hill make the summit; leave the summit in s.e. direction paus- 
ing at the clump of cedars to get a view; then continue down in the same 
general direction until a road is reached which cross and travel due e. 
until a wood road is reached; zigz_agging but maintaining the general s.e. 
direction walk about one-half m. to Beaver Brook Reservation; crossing 
the Reservation e. take Mill Street in a w. direction passing by a private 
road on the r. one-fourth m. beyond which is a stone wall; at this point 
leave Mill Street on the r. and taking a general n.e. direction climb Wel- 
lington Hill; leaving the hill top, travel in a n.w. direction through fields 
and woods about one-half m. until a ravine is reached; then turn and trav- 
eling n.e. through various fields and crossing Marsh Street continue for 
about three-fourths m. to the base of Circle Hill, climb the hill as indicated 
on the map to the water tower Arlington Heights^ leaving the hill by 
Eastern Avenue enter Menotomy Rocks Park at its w. boundary and 
following the path to Hill's Pond, leave the path and skirting the e. edge 
of the pond, take Bartlett Avenue in a n. direction to Massachusetts 
Avenue, where electric cars may be taken for Boston. 

When was Beaver Brook Reservation acquired? What is its area? 

Did you notice the Ancieni Oaks? What is their estimated age? 

Do you know about the mill for which the cascade furnished power? 

Of what geological formation is Wellington Hill. 

Were you able to identify Mount Wachusett and Mount Monadnock from 

this hill? 
What was the old name for the Arlington Heights Hills? 

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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. IV 

OLD CAMBRIDGE; HARVARD COLLEGE, WASHINGTON ELM, 
CRAIGIE HOUSE, SITE OF LEIF ERIKSON'S HOUSE. 

1X7 Cambridge subway, Washington Street Under to Harvard Square; 
^ • ascending to surface, one is surrounded by many points of his- 

torical interest; "Newe Towne," the ancient name for Cambridge, was 
located in the territory lying s. between this point and the river; the col- 
lege yard lies n.; to the w. are many of the colonial mansions; travelling 
e. a short distance on Massachusetts Avenue enter yard by the path at 
1. of Wadsworth House (built in 1736) the quadrangle is formed by Gray's 
Hall on s.; Weld, University and Thayer Halls on e. side; Holworthy on 
n. and Stoughton, Hollis and Matthews the w. side; Massachusetts Hall 
at the West Gate is the oldest hall standing in the yard; Gray's Hall is 
thought to cover the site of the first college building, built in 1638; many 
other Halls built in the eighteenth century are here to be seen; note many 
interesting tablets on buildings and walls; visit all the gates; also Memo- 
rial Hall; from here leave the yard and to the w. cross Massachusetts 
Avenue to the Common; here note the tablet marking site of the oak 
under which the elections of governors and magistrates of the colony were 
held in early years; the Soldiers' Monument and the cannon captured by 
Ethan Allen at Crown Point in 1775; the statue of John Bridge, the Pur- 
itan; s. of the Common the ancient "God's Acre," lying between two old 
churches, contains the graves of many old settlers and early presidents 
of the college; proceeding on Garden Street just beyond the cemetery, 
visit Christ Church, the first Episcopal Church in Cambridge, opened for 
service in 1761; in Revolutionary days, it was used for barracks; in 1775 
Washington attended service here; following along Garden Street a few 
steps to the Washington Elm, where General Washington took com- 
'mand of the American Army, July 3, 1775; close by is Fay House, home 
of Radcliffe College, in which was written in 1836 the words of "Fair 
Harvard"; turning into Mason Street, between Fay House and the 
Shepard Memorial Church, pass through to Brattle Street and turning 
r. several interesting old mansions will be seen between this point and 
Mount Auburn; on the corner of Hawthorne Street is the Henry Vassall 
House; across the street is the Col John Vassall House, sometimes known 
as the Craigie House and latterly Longfellow House from the long time 
residence of the poet; continue on Brattle Street to Elmwood Avenue; 
Elmwood, the old mansion house, so many years the home of James Rus- 
sell Lowell, was built about the year 1760, by Thomas Oliver; in 1763 
Elbridge Gerry became its owner and in 1817, it was bought by Rev. 

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Charles Lowell; following Elmwood Avenue through to and across Mount 
Auburn Street, turn to 1. and take path in s.e. direction marked Gerry's 
landing, this leads to the Norse landmark, behind the Cambridge Hos- 
pital building, the supposed site of Leif Erikson's house (A.D. 1000). 
Retrace steps to Mount Auburn Street, where car may be taken for Boston. 

Why was Cambridge chosen before Boston as the seat of government? 

How was Harvard College founded? When? 

Where was the first printing-press in America set up? When? 

Having seen the tablets in various halls, can you name from memory, ten 

noted graduates? 
Why was Cambridge chosen as Washington's headquarters in 1775? 
Who has been most active in establishing Norse antiquities? 



INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. IV 

CAMBRIDGE; RIVERSIDE PRESS, PRINTING, BOOKBINDING 
AND PUBLISHING; HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN CO., 
Cor. River and Blackstone Streets. 

\¥7' Take Cambridge subway at Washington Street under to Central 
• Square; transfer to surface car, Oak Square-Allston line, running 
through River Street. Leave car at Blackstone Street, and call at the office 
for Mr. Roberts, who will arrange for guide. The hours are nine to eleven 
o'clock Saturdays and it will take about two hours to make the tour of 
the plant. You will see processes of composition, electrotyping, printing, 
binding and distribution. They should be notified two days in advance. 



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FIELD HIKE NO. V 

WAYLAND; REEVES HILL, BROWN'S ROCK, NONESUCH POND 
AND WELLESLEY. 

Tunnel, or walk to North Station; train there, Massachusetts 
Central Railroad for Wayland; take Main Street, travelling s. 
about three-fourths m., crossing Hay ward Brook and passing ledge on 1., 
a few rods beyond which, leave road, turning 1. ; travel s.e., crossing Metro- 
politan Aqueduct and Framingham Road; continuing in the same general 
direction, climb Reeves Hill to summit; then turning, travel in a general 
n.e. direction to the next summit; from there, travel due e. until a cart 
path is reached in woods, which follow in a s. direction to a wall, which 
cross and travel through pastures in a general e. direction to School Street; 
follow School Street s.e. a short distance to a sharp bend and taking wood 
road, on 1., follow it s.e. to summit of Brown's Rock and tower; retracing 
steps, come down hill and, bearing on wood road to r., follow through 
woods to a ledge on 1., at this point, turn to r., on another wood road run- 
ning through woods s. and, after passing the corner of a wall, turn to 1., 
travelling e. a short distance to Pine Street; turning to r. on Pine Street, 
follow s. to South Avenue, which follow in a s.e. direction about one-half 
m. to a wood road or private way leading into Nonesuch Pond, which 
skirt on its n.e. shore, following a well defined path to road; crossing it, 
turn s. to Bogle Street, which follow about one-fourth m. to Weston Road; 
turning s., follow this road to the Worcester Turnpike, at which point, 
electric cars may be taken for Boston. 

From where is water conducted by the Metropolitan Aqueduct? 
To what river does Hayward Brook run? 
What is the story of Brown' s Rock? 
Was it possible for you to see the Custom House Tower from Reeves Hill? 



INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. V 

NORTH END; WALTER M. LOWNEY COMPANY, CHOCOLATE 

BON BONS, 427 Commercial Street. 
BT Walk n. on W^ashington Street to Hanover; where turn right and 
through Hanover to Commercial Street, where the company's 
factory will be seen on 1'. You will be shown the process of making choco- 
late candies, molding, dipping, packing and also the making of paper 
boxes. Call at information desk, fifth floor. The company will expect 
two days' notice. In calling at the factory the young lady at the informa- 
tion desk will arrange for a guide. Returning go up Hanover Street to 
Washington Street, where turning to r. tunnel trains may be taken s. at 
Friend and n. at Union. 

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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. V 

OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE, OLD STATE HOUSE, FANEUIL 
HALL, PAUL REVERE HOUSE, COPP'S HILL BURYING 
GROUND. 

^^ Walk n. on Washington Street to Milk Street down which, a few 
^ • steps on r., note site of birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, most ver- 
satile of early Americans. Crossing Milk Street and back to Washington 
Street, enter the Old South Meeting House where an interesting collec- 
tion of Revolutionary relics will be found. On leaving the building con- 
tinue n. on Washington Street to the Old State House, which enter at 
the State Street s. door and view the very interesting collection of the 
Bostonian Society. Coming out on State Street by n. door take the left 
side and, a few steps down, note the circular arrangement of paving stones, 
near Exchange Place, which marks the spot where occurred the " Boston 
Massacre " in 1770. Turning into the alley next beyond Exchange Place, 
pass through the footway to Faneuil Hall. This building, noted for the 
patriotic meetings held there from before Revolutionary days contains 
several historical paintings well worth seeing. Passing from the north 
side of Faneuil Hall to Union Street, follow it, on right side, to Marshall 
Street, a narrow way, on which is the " Boston Stone " 1737, set in the 
wall of a building on r. Continuing through Marshall Street, cross Han- 
over Street and entering Salem Street, follow it to Christ Church, where 
the lanterns were displayed on the evening of Paul Revere's Ride. Turning 
into Hull Street, ascend a slight rise to Copp's Hill Burying Ground where 
will be seen many ancient tombstones, quaintly carved gravestones, and 
epitaphs. Retracing steps to Salem Street and thence back to North 
Bennett Street, walk through it s.e. to Hanover Street, crossing which, 
enter North Street and thence to North Square, where at the southern 
exit, is the house in which Paul Revere Hved when he made his famous 
ride in 1775. Returning to Hanover Street, follow s.w. to Washington 
Street, where tunnel trains may be taken at Friend s. or Union n. 

What is the story of the Old South Church? 

What connection had Faneuil Hall with the beginning of the Revolution? 
In connection with the Boston Massacre who was Crispus Attuks? 
Why was the Boston Stone set up? 

Which of the epitaphs, in Copp's Hill Burying Ground, most impressed you? 
Can you give a brief sketch of Paul Revere, as showing why he was chosen to 
spread the alarm? 



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INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. VI 

SOUTH BOSTON WATERFRONT; BOSTON FISH PIER 



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Walk s. on Summer Street to Dewey Square, which cross and follow 
through Summer Street Extension to Viaduct opposite C Street, 
turning to 1. follow viaduct over railroad tracks to the Ramp on the r. 
which go down, to the yard level at D Street. Turning 1. on D Street the 
Boston Fish Pier is before you. Following through D Street pass under 
the arch and go down the Fish Pier to the Exchange Building, at the foot 
of the pier. In this building, in the office, first floor, ask for Mr. Witherell, 
telling him you are making the Industrial Hike, and he will arrange for 
some one to show you all that there is to be seen. The hours are nine to 
eleven Saturday. This is not the best day for seeing operations, and any 
troop is perfectly welcome to come on any other day. Returning, take 
Northern Avenue on r. as you leave the pier, and follow westerly to At- 
lantic Avenue, where turning s. to South Station, cars may be taken in 
any direction from Dewey Square. 



INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. VII 

NEWTON UPPER FALLS, SACO-LOWELL SHOPS, TEXTILE 
MACHINERY. 

TIT Walk up Winter Street to Park Street subway, s. bound; take car 
"^ • for Chestnut Hill; then take Framingham, Worcester-Wellesley 
car, and ride to Newton Upper Falls; leave car at High Street, go s. to 
Oak Street, thence direct to office of company. You will probably be 
shown processes of casting, finishing, turning, assembling. Returning 
take Worcester-Boston cars, to Park Square; or, by same route used in 
reaching the plant, return to Park Street Subway Station, where connec- 
tions can be made with cars in any direction. The hours are nine to eleven 
Saturday. Sufficient notice should be given. 



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FIELD HIKE NO. VI 

CHESTNUT HILL, HAMMOND WOODS, WEST BROOKLINE 
WOODLAND, ALLENDALE WOODS AND ARNOLD ARBORE- 
TUM. 

W & S ^^^^ to Park Square and take Boston & Worcester electric 
' car to Hammond Street; then n. on Hammond Street to 

Chestnut Hill Depot (or walk to South Station and take tram for 
Chestnut Hill); follow on 1. of railroad track about one-fourth m., turn 
off through the woods, pipking up a wood road or path leading s.e., be- 
tween Hammond Pond and a low ridge, to Boylston Street, which cross, 
and, turning s.w., pass by and between large boulders; cross Heath Street, 
holding same direction, until a brook is reached, which cross and turning 
to 1., travel in a general s.e. direction, picking up a bridle path and follow- 
ing in the main in the same s.e. direction to Newton Street; turning to 1. 
walk one-eighth m. to where a cart road comes into Newton Street, on 
the r. ; at this point, leave Newton Street, turning to r., and cutting across 
lots, pick up a wood path which follow e. to LaGrange Street; crossing 
LaGrange Street, follow a short bit of road which finally merges into a 
wood road and abput one-fourth m. from LaGrange Street, turn to 1. and 
travel s.e. cross several fences and walls to a high ledge and cliff; then, 
turning e., take path leading in a n.e. direction to Walnut Hill skirting 
the s. slope to South Street, and crossing it, still keeping an e. direction 
to Grove Street, swing from Grove Street on to Allendale Road, which 
follow about one-fourth m., turning r. into a wood road, which follow for 
a short distance and then turn to 1., travelling e. until a well defined bridle 
path is reached, which follow in a s. direction to the Bridle Path leading 
to Forest Hills; turning to the 1., follow the bridle path along Bussey Brook, 
crossing Centre Street to corner of Walter and Bussey Streets; then, turn- 
ing into the Arboretum from Bussey Street, skirt the s. side of Hemlock 
Hill, and turning into South Street, at a point where a bridle path enters 
it, travel e. along South Street to a short street leading under the N. Y., 
N. H. & H. railroad tracks, and to Washington Street at the elevated 
railway station at Forest Hills, where cars may be taken for Boston. 

How do you account for the presence of the large boulders near Hammond 

Pond? 
How would you describe the diversified country this walk covers? 
Of what rock formation is the forty-foot cli_ff near Walnut Hill? 
What variety of tree was most numerous in Allendale Woods? 
What is the formation of Hemlock Hill? 

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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. VI 

OLD BOSTON; HIKE AROUND ORIGINAL SHORE LINE OF THE 
BOSTON PENINSULA. 

Tunnel, Winter to Dover Street. Walk e. on Dover Street about one- 
third the distance between Washington Street and Harrison Avenue 
and letting the imagination carry one back to 1643, in the foreground 
looking s., and extending about as far as Harrison Avenue, visualize a 
strip of salt marsh and beyond, blue water to the South Boston (or Dor- 
chester Heights) shore; then proceed to Harrison Avenue and looking e. 
assume that all is clear water to Beach Street (so named because it ran 
from the settlement to the Beach); returning to Washintgon Street where 
there was a "Gate and Defences " turn r. and walk n. e. about one-half 
m. to Beach Street which follow to South Station (having in mind that 
the shore line gradually trends away from Washington Street until Har- 
vard Street is reached where it curves n., approaching Washington Street 
very closely at Kneeland Street, then n.e. and e., swinging by corner Beach 
Street and Harrison Avenue to Edinboro Street, near Essex, and thence 
s.e. across several streets now in the leather district, and along East vStreet 
to Atlantic Avenue) ; follow Atlantic Avenue as far as Dewey Square; cross 
the square to Purchase Street, which practically coincides with the old 
shore line as far as Pearl Street; here the slope of old Fort Hill pushed the 
shore line eastward as far as the present outer edge of Atlantic Avenue 
which it held as far as Broad Street, where a sharp turn w. carried the 
line along the southerly side of what is now Broad Street, to present loca- 
tion of Water Street at Liberty Square where a sharp turn s. followed a 
small bay, in, as far as present corner of Franklin and Federal Streets and 
swinging sharply around to n. and then along Federal and diagonally 
across Congress Street at its junction with Milk Street followed generally 
along present line of Congress Street to and through Post Ofhce Square to 
Water Street where Shawmut Bank Building now stands. Turning e. the 
shore line then followed n. of Water Street to just below present Kilby 
Street where it took another sharp turn n. along Kilby Street and Mer- 
chants Row to our South Market Street; here turn to 1. in w. direction 
by Faneuil Hall to Dock Square (hence its name) ; thence the line may be 
followed n. by Union Street, on North Street a few steps to and then 
through Scott Alley and Creek Square to Blackstone Street. By following 
North Street to Commercial Street, Commercial Street to Causeway 
and Causeway Street to Keaney Square one follows practically the old 
shore line and passes around three-fourths of the circumference of Copp's 
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n.w, forming a crescent, then named Mill Cove; this can best be followed 
through Prince Street in s.w. direction to Allen Street where line crosses 
the Massachusetts General Hospital Grounds in s. direction and can be 
fairly well followed by following Allen Street to Blossom Street, then 
Blossom Street to Cambridge Street and w. on Cambridge Street to 
Charles Street following Charles Street s. around the base of West Hill 
to Park Square. (The Public Garden which is passed on r. was then salt- 
marsh known as Round Marsh). Crossing by the w. side to Park Square 
the shore line extended s. to the present location of the corner of Eliot 
Street and Park Square and followed the curve of Pleasant Street, but 
several rods w. and s.w. from it, as far as Shawmut Avenue of our time; 
(placing the line at about one-half the distance between Pleasant Street 
and Church Street one will get a very good idea of its location) ; turning 
r. into Shawmut Avenue, follow through it to Dover Street, having in 
mind that the shore line bore across Shawmut Avenue and gradually to 
the 1. until at the present location of Dover Street, it was within seventy- 
five feet of Washington Street location; turning 1. walk e. on Dover Street 
the few steps to the point of beginning and the circuit of the famous pen- 
insula is completed. Elevated trains may be taken n. or s. from Dover 
Street Station. Distance five miles. * 

There were seven Points on this peninsula, can you name and locate them? 
What became of the soil of Fori Hill, when it was levelled? 
Can you describe the Causeway of early days and the changes to present day 

conditions? 
Where were Centry Hill and Gentry Field? 
What is the history of Mill Creek, now Blackstone Street? 
Can you locate the first Windmill, the first Shipyard and the first Battery? 
In making this trip you passed the shore side of Blackstone' s Lot. Where was 

it and who was he? 

FIELD HIKE NO. VII 

WELLESLEY HILLS, MAUGUS HILL, NEEDHAM, BALD-PATE 

HILL. 
JTT Winter Street to Park Street subway, south bound; take car for 
• Chestnut Hill; change there to Framingham, Worcester- Wel- 
lesley car (second fare). Get off at Wellesley Hills Center; return e. 
towards Boston, about one hundred and fifty yards; then take road up the 
hill, on the r., to Summit of Maugus Hill; pass both reservoirs and take 
cart path leading s., follow this through a field with large hemlock in 
center; go in s. direction to Wellesley Avenue; there turning to 1., just 
past the gate house, take road to r. (Brookside Road) leading to Forest 
Avenue and Central Avenue; at this junction, turn to r. and two hundred 

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and fifty yards down leave Central Avenue opposite Neholden Street and 
climb hill on r., going through wood to further side, for a fine view; retrace 
steps to Central Avenue, taking Neholden Street; this leads direct to Need- 
ham, where the car for Newtonville-Boston may be taken; to this point 
walk has covered about 33^ m.; continue walk from Needham Sq. n. on 
Highland Avenue about % m. as far as Public Library; here take road to r., 
following as far as it goes; ascend slope across fields and climb hill to water 
tower; on leaving tower, go through the woods in n.e. direction down 
the hill, to Kendrick Street; follow this e, across Charles River, past Work- 
ing Boys' Home and Winchester Street to and through Brookline Street 
as far as Bald-Pate Hill (about two and one-half m. from water tower); 
climb this hill and turning due w., descend through woods and across 
fields in hollow; then up grassy slope to Oak Hill; continuing in w. direc- 
tion to Dedham Street which follow in n, direction to Parker Street on 
r. which leads to Boylston Street, where Boston- Worcester car may be 
taken for Boston. Entire walk about eight and one-half m. 
How did Maligns Hill gel its name? 
What purpose does the Sudbury Aqueduct serve? 

By what name was the sandy plateau in the town of Needham known? 
Did you notice the bald-pate on Bald- Pate Hill? Where was it? 
Followijig the Charles River in its course from Boston Harbor, how many 
miles from its mouth is Kendrick' s Bridge? * 



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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. VII 

NORUMBEGA TOWER, NORSE DAM AND CANALS. 

Walk up Winter Street 'to Park Street subway station, south 
bound and take Newton-Brighton- Watertown cars; change at 
Newton Corner to Auburndale car which keep to end of car line; walk w. 
on Boulevard and cross Charles River; and from South Avenue' take first 
r. at Metropolitan Park roadway and travel n. about one-half m. to Nor- 
umbega Tower; note the tablet, the " Blottstein " and the Old Ditch, 
or Moat, that surrounded the " Fort " of Leif Erikson; follow path to 
River Street, continue on, a few steps, to Summer Street on 1. which take 
and follow throughout its length to Central Avenue; turn r. across the 
head of Cambridge Reservoir and just before the railroad track is reached, 
turn 1. into a lane that leads up hill; follow this for about one-fourth m. 
to opening on r. leading down to a meadow on the edge of which an old 
stonewalled canal is seen which follow to its source; here turning to 1., 
walk a few steps to the path and a bridge, from which the ancient dam is 
seen and the site of a hut on 1.; note the curious Icelandic double stone 
foundation walls and pavement; there are also several ditches, presumably 
made by the Norsemen, along Stony Brook and its tributaries; returning 
to Central Avenue a few steps e. is Stony Brook Station where train may 
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Why did the Norsemen, and later the Breton-French, fortify at this point, 

Norumhega? 
What is the meaning of " blottstein ".? 
Does the old Canal near Stony Brook suggest any purpose or use, by the 

Norsemen? 
From your visit and inspection of the Icelandic walls, should you say there had 

been a large settlement here? 

HISTORICAL HIKE NO. VIII 

DRAPER HOUSE, WELD FARM, BROOK FARM, YE OLDE 
TAVERN. 

S Tunnel, Winter Street to Forest Hills; change to Charles River 
• cars. Leave car at corner Beech and Centre Street and walk back 
n. on Centre Street; the old Draper House is seen on a slight knoll at 1. 
Passing along, note the magnificent elms o,n either side, planted by the 
early settlers. Soon the site of the old West Roxbury Meeting House is 
reached on 1. at the cd,rner of Church Street. The " new " parsonage is 
still standing at the back of the lot. Turning into Church Street follow 
it w. to Weld Street, and there note Weld Farm, a property that has been 
in the family one hundred years or more. Following Weld Street s. to 
Corey Street, tu-rn r. on Corey to Brook Farm Road on 1. which follow to 
and across LaGrange Street, to Baker Street, and turning r. follow Baker 
Street a short distance, when, just beyond the brook, the entrance to 
Brook Farm, now occupied by the Martin Luther Orphans' Home, is 
reached. The only building left of the old group is that called " The Hive _" 
now the main building of the home. Westerly from the buildings is Pulpit 
Rock from which John Eliot preached to the Indians who lived in these 
parts. The rock is reached by several paths, through the pines, of which 
there is a splendid grove, and will be readily discovered from its height, 
some twenty feet. It is composed of three or four immense fragments of 
puddingstone dumped here in the glacial age. Turning w. from' Pulpit 
Rock, in a few steps, a wood road is reached which follow n. along edge of 
pines, to open field, which cross to Baker Street, and turning r. travel s.e. 
to Spring Street and then n.e. to Centre Street; walking n. on Centre 
Street, a short distance, the old burying ground on 1. has some interesting 
head stones. A few steps beyond, as the slight hill is ascended to go over 
railroad track, the Olde Tavern, sitting in the hollow will be seen on r. 
Take electric cars at railroad bridge, foot of Mt. Vernon Street, for Boston. 
What connection had the Draper House with the Revolution? 
Can you sketch briefly the story of Brook Farm? 

Who were some of the famous transcendentalists associated with the enterprise? 
Did you see the ancient graves in the woods on way to Pulpit Rock? 
Why did John Eliot come out here to preach to Indians? 
Name some of the earliest families who settled West Roxbury. 

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FIELD HIKE NO. VIII 

ARNOLD ARBpRETUM, BRIDLE PATH, WEST ROXBURY 
PARKWAY AND MT. B^LLEVUE. 

Q Tunnel, Winter to Forest Hills; leaving Elevated Station at n., 
^' cross street and under N. Y., N. H. & H. railroad viaduct; con- 
tinuing on up hill to entrance to Arboretum, follow the main driveway 
n.w., passing the two roads which turn off to the r., until the lilacs are 
passed; then turning out of road tothe 1. turn back on_ lilac path, s.e. a 
short distance and skirting the s.e. side of hill, continue in same direction 
and cross road and brook near South Street, then turning sharply to r., 
in n.w. direction, cross road and brook again to Pines; thence proceeding 
w., cross Walter Street and picking up the bridle path, follow it across 
Centre Street and continuing on bridle path for about one-half m. cross 
brook again and proceed up the hill to a grove of hemlocks and, still on 
the path, to Weld Street, turn to 1. on Weld Street a very short distance 
and take bridle path on r. along edge of field until the sharp turn to 1. is 
made; where path forks take 1. branch up steep hill; at the top, when com- 
ing out into the field view of Blue Hill and the country to s. and w. may 
be had; descending in a s.w. direction. Centre Street is reached, which 
follow w. beyond Church Street and by a short street on 1. arrive at Belle- 
vue railroad station; cross track and by a short street and Belgrade Ave- 
nue, Beech Street is reached; cross Beech Street and go, by worn foot 
path, in a general s. direction, over wild land of the West Roxbury Park- 
way, to Mt. Bellevue and the tower at the summit; on leaving summit 
follow the old cart path on the s. si<de straight down to Washington Street, 
where elevated cars may be taken e'. for Forest Hills and Boston. Distance 
four and one-half m. 

What is the purpose of Arnold Arboretum? 

Who founded Bussey Institute? By what University is it conducted? 
How would you say that the valley through which the Dedham Branch rail- 
road runs was formed? 
In which of Boston's wards does the walk lie? 
Can you name all the cities and towns seen from Mt. Bellevue? 



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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. IX 

DEDHAM VILLAGE, " PITT'S HEAD," POWDER HOUSE ROCK, 
THE OLD FAIRBANKS HOUSE. 

Q Tunnel, Winter Street to Forest Hills, then Norwood or Walpole 
^* cars to High Street, Dedham (or by train from South Station to 
Dedham); taking High Street from the square, one is on the highway of 
early days; beyond the village it was known as the " Road to Connecticut." 
Proceeding along High Street note the Dr. Nathaniel Ames house, built 
in 1772; next above Ames Street is the handsome Samuel Haven house 
(1795); the elms in front were brought from England about 1762. On the 
"Green" just above the Court House, note the stone monument which 
was the base of the " Pillar of Liberty " (1776) once commonly known as 
" Pitt's Head "; the Old Meetinghouse, just beyond, built in 1763, is on 
or near the site of the first meeting house, begun in 1638. The Dexter 
house, w. of the Allin Evangelical Church, built in 1762, has many his- 
torical associations; General Washington spent a night here after the 
evacuation of Boston. A few rods beyond Chestnut Street is the Dowse 
house (1800) and a short distance beyond is the Great Common at " Cori- 
necticut Corner." In 1636, this was the training field. Turning at this 
point from High Street take Bridge Street at r. crossing the four-arched 
stone bridge, and turning down lane at r. a few rods to Ames Street and 
Powder House Rock, built by the town in 1766. Return by way of Ames 
Street and through High Street to the square by the railroad station and 
crossing to Eastern Avenue, over the railroad track, follow and swing 
around to the r. through thick rows of willows, to East Street, where is 
the ancient Fairbanks house. This, now the oldest house in Dedham, 
was built about 1637-38 by Jonathan Fairbanks, to whom the land on 
which it stands was allotted in 1637. In it are many objects of historical 
interest. Retrace steps to the square and take railroad or electric cars to 
BcJston. 

When was Dedham incorporated and what towns of the present day are in 

the area of the original grant? 
Where, and when, was the first canal dug by the English settlers in this 

Country? 
Did you visit the rooms of the Dedham Historical Society on Church Street? 
What is the Story of Pitt's Head? 

From memory can you draw a ground plan of the Fairbanks house? 
What is your idea of its form of construction, which was quite common in 

early Colonial days? 



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INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. VIII 

SOUTH END; CHICKERING & SONS PIANO MFRS., 
791 Tremont Street. 

Q Walk up Winter Street to Park Street Subway Station and take 
^* Amory Street car up Tremont Street to n.w. corner of Northamp- 
ton Street. Inquire at information window for the superintendent. You 
will probably be shown the manufacturing of cases and frames, also 
assembling, finishing and tuning. Saturdays, nine-thirty to eleven o'clock. 
Sufficient notice should be given by telephone or letter. On leaving 
factory, walk e. through Northampton Street to Washington Street, where 
elevated railway trains may be taken n. or s. 



INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. IX 

WEST LYNN; H. P. HOOD & SONS, MODERN MILK PLANT. 

"C^ W,alk n. on Washington Street to Franklin Street on r. and pro- 
• ceed down Franklin Street to Oliver; turn r. on Oliver to High 
Street and thence e. on High Street to R. B. & L. Railroad Station; cross 
harbor by ferry and take Narrow Gauge train on East Boston side for 
West Lynn. Leave train at West Lynn and walk to Hood's Milk Plant, 
just behind depot. This plant is considered one of the most perfect estab- 
lishments of the kind in this country. At the Milk Depot, inquire for Mr. 
Park, who will have a guide to show you the processes of receiving, pas- 
teurizing, refrigerating, bottling and distributing this most imp.ortant of 
foods. Notify Mr. Park, Alley Street, Lynn, Mass., three days in advance. 
Not more than fifty Scouts can be accommodated on any Saturday. The 
hours are 9.30 to 11 A.M. Half car-fares and refreshments will be fur- 
nished by H. P. Hood & Sons. 



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FIELD HIKE NO. IX 
CLARENDON HILLS; MONTEREY HILL AND MT. BELLEVUE. 

Q Tunnel, Winter Street to Forest Hills; then surface car via Hyde 
^* Park Avenue to point nearest Clarendon Hills Railroad Station; 
(or walk to South Station, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. train for Clarendon 
Hills) ; leaving station w. take Dale Street and turning very soon into first 
cart path on 1. in very short distance, cross a small brook after which 
turn sharply to r. and up and over a knoll w. to where a brook runs under 
a road; cross road and travelling a little n, of w., climb slope to summit of 
Monterey Hill; fine view; leaving hill top due w. descend to private way 
and follow n. to Poplar Street, which cross, and travelling n.w. avoiding 
swamp at 1., take cart path, soon reached, and following in w. direction 
a short distance turn s. on path that leads down other side of swamp to, 
and over, a couple of knolls; on second knoll turn w. and follow old cart 
road which later bears to s.; follow for short distance till a fork is reached; 
then branch to r. leaving it at base of a hillock, which go up and over in a 
n.e. direction and continuing cross old wood road; ascend and follow a 
short ridge with small pond on 1. down to and across another old wood 
road, a short distance beyond which a long wall is reached; taking cart 
path near the wall, follow it to Washington Street which cross and go 
straight up e. slope of Bellevue Hill to water tower; from the tower, de- 
scend in s.w. direction over steep grassy slope to La Grange Street, crossing 
which enter a private way and following first r. and then 1. cross the junc- 
tion of two unaccepted streets and pass into thin woods at a point where 
there is a slight ridge, or ledgy outcrop; follow this by a footpath about 
one-fourth m. in w. direction to a low wall; here turn to r. and follow 
wall in n. direction until an angle is reached near which is a partially 
demolished dam; follow this path to Cottage Avenue; diagonally opposite, 
climb wall or gate and cross field to LaGrange Street and follow LaGrange 
Street n.w. to Centre Street, where elevated cars may be taken for Boston. 

If you have taken walks No. 6 and No. 8 are you able to describe the differ- 
ence in the rock formation found on those and on this one? 
If so, can you give any reason for this? 

What is area of Stony Brook Reservation? What is its character? 
How does Mt. Bellevue compare in elevation with all other hills in Boston? 



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PLATE NO. X 



AMKLIN 
"PARK 




Zoo 



DRAWW Oy 



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FIELD HIKE NO. X 

FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, REFECTORY HILL, AVIARY AND 
BEAR DENS. 

C Tunnel, Winter to Forest Hills; leaving station, take the Arborway 
*^* a few rods n. and follow it into Franklin Park (note Roxbury 
PuddingStone on r.); when Circuit Drive is reached, turn to the r. and 
follow this drive around w. and n. w. to a point just beyond two ponds known 
as the Duck Pond, which lie on the 1. ; here leave the road and travelling 
n. ascend Refectory Hill, where from the top of the building is a fine view; 
note somewhat to the n. several interesting columns and visit the interest- 
ing museum of animals in the Refectory Building; leaving the Refectory 
Building, go_n. to circle then turn w. and descending down the path and 
then to 1., skirt slope to Circuit Drive which follow n.w. to Pierpont Road 
and swinging sharply to r. visit Aviary and then the Elephant House and 
yard; leaving this in e. direction to circle, known as the " overlook," 
visit the Deer Park and beyond, to the n. w., the bear dens, which, having 
visited, swing back along Playstead Road to Pierpont Road and following 
it w. and n. w. walk around the Steading to Glen Lane; turning e., follow 
Glen Lane to Hagbourne Hill; ascending this by such route as seems de- 
sirable descend s. taking road back to Arborway and thence, to Forest 
Hills where Elevated Railway may be taken to Boston. 
What is the history of the acquisition of Franklin Park? 
How many species of animals did you see in the Park? 
Where did the columns to n. of Refectory Hill once stand? 
Did any one make pedometer test of distance travelled? 
What feature seen in this walk most appealed to you? 



INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. X 

BOSTON; A. SHUMAN & COMPANY, CLOTHING MANUFACTORY, 

440 Washington Street. 

TC From Boy Scout Headquarters cross Washington Street and enter 
• asking for Mr. Maker at Boys' Clothing Department in Basement. 
He will arrange for Scouts to be shown processes in the manufacture of 
clothing; Cutting, Making, Trimming, Inspection Department, Alter- 
ation Rooms, Military Uniform Manufacturing and Advertising Depart- 
ment. Hours, Saturday forenoon 9.30 to 12.00 or, on other days, after 
school. Notify William F. Maher 24 hours in advance. 

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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. X 

OLD ROXBURY; EUSTIS STREET BURYING GROUND, 
WARREN HOMESTEAD, ELIOT CHURCH, SITE OF ROX- 
BURY UPPER FORT, ANCIENT BURYING GROUND. 

O Tunnel, Winter to Northampton Street; transfer to surface car on 
*^* Washington Street going s.; leave car at Eustis Street and visit 
burying ground at corner of Eustis and Washington Streets where are 
tombs of Governor Thomas Dudley (1653), John Eliot and many other 
notables of the early days of the settlement; walking along Washington 
Street s. to about 2250, note, nearly opposite Warren Street the Grey- 
hound Tavern dating from 1654; at junction of Washington and Dudley 
Streets, is the site of Governor Dudley's house and in the rear of the 
People's Bank Building, the site of John Eliot's house; following Dudley 
Street w. to Eliot Square, note EHot Church (built 1804) which is the 
fourth meetinghouse on the site of the first rude structure in which John 
Eliot preached; at the foot of the square, find the old " Parting Stone " 
placed by Paul Dudley in 1744; note the Dillaway house on e. side of the 
squ.are from which Gen. John Thpmas watched the burning of Charles- 
town, June 17, 1775; turning up Highland Street, which leads from s. 
side of the square, follow it to Fort Street, which leads to Highland Park, 
the site of Roxbury Upper Fort; retracing steps to junction of Washington 
and Warren Streets, follow Warren Street, to Warren Square, where will 
be seen the statue of Gen. Joseph Warren, and on the 1., near by, an old 
stone house built in 1846 which marks the site of his birthplace; take 
Kearsarge Avenue, named in honor of the U.S.S. Kearsarge, and follow 
a short distance to the famous Roxbury Latin School founded by Governor 
Dudley and John Eliot in 1645. (This is the first school in America to 
adopt the Boy Scout program in its curriculum); retracing steps to corner 
of Warren and Dudley Streets take an Uphams Corner car (or walk a 
mile) to Columbia Road where lies one of the oldest burying grounds in 
New England; a study of the inscriptions on tombstones and headstones 
will be an hour well spent; leaving cemetery, take car at Uphams Corner 
for Dudley Street Elevated Station and Boston. 

Why was Roxbury so named? 

What is the story of John Eliot? 

Can you name three early governors who resided in Roxbury? 

Who built the Redoubt across the road at the Burying Ground (Eustis Street) 

at the time of the siege of Boston? 
What town was incorporated at the same time as Roxbury? When? 
Did you note the date of the oldest grave in the Dorchester Cemetery? 

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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. XI 

THE " NORTH PRECINCT," HOMES OF THE PRESIDENTS, 

"PENN'S HILL" 
Q Summer Street from Washington Street to South Station; train to 
^* Quincy; take short street running n.e. from station to the square 
on Hancock Street; note the Stone Temple and get permission of the" 
sexton, if possible, to enter as within are the tombs of two Presidents, 
John Adams and John Quincy Adams; it stands on the site of the pas- 
torate of Rev. John Hancock, father of Governor John Hancock; next 
visit the old burying ground nearly opposite the Stone Temple, now known 
as Hancock Cemetery, where are many distinguished graves and ancient 
headstones. Following Washington Street which passes behind the 
Stone Temple, in a s.e. direction to Elm Street, then turn r. into and 
through Elm Street to School Street; about half way through Elm Street 
note stately white house on r., formerly home of William Everett, and 
nearly opposite, the Old Ruggles house (1641) at the corner of South 
Street; passing through School Street and Franklin Street to its junction 
with Independence and President Avenues, one comes to the Adams 
Homesteads; the first is the ancient farmhouse, made over, in which 
Jphn Adams was born; the house in the triangular lot is the one in which 
John Quincy Adams was born; this house " restored " by the Quincy 
Historical Association, dates from 1716; a small admission is charged. 
Penn's Hill may be reached by continuing on Franklin Street a short 
distance taking path on 1. to summit. From here, Abigail Adams and 
her son John Quincy Adams, then a lad, saw the smoke of the Battle of 
Bunker 'Hill. Returning to Quincy Adams Station, train may be taken 
for Boston, or electric car, by way of Quincy, Wollaston and Neponset. 

What part of Quincy was settled several years prior lo Boston? 
To what town did the territory belong, 1634 to 16^0? 1640 to 1792? 
Quincy has a political distinction enjoyed by no other town in the United 

States. What is it? 
How did the first railroad in the United States come to be built in Quincy? 
Did you learn anything from this trip as to what kind of a mother Abigail 

Adams was? 
When visiting the ancient Adams house, did you receive any inspiration to 

make your life more '^worth while?" 



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PLATE NO. XI 




Boy Scout Hikes in Greater Boston 



FIELD HIKE NO. XI 

BLUE HILLS RANGE, WAMPATUCK HILL, CHICKATAWBUT 
HILL, BEARBUCK HILL, TUCKER HILL, HANCOCK HILL 
AND GREAT BLUE HILL. 

Q Walk down Summer Street to South Station; train for West Quincy; 
^* leaving station, follow in s. direction, road that passes it, taking 
Wampatuck Road on the r. and follow it to where it makes a sharp turn 
to the 1. at the base of Babel Rock; ascend slope s.w. and leaving summit 
s., cross two roads and into pasture, then turning w. recross Wampatilck 
Road, noting quarry on ]. and then ascend, in w. direction. Rattlesnake 
Hill; still continuing a little n.w. down Rattlesnake Hill and up Rattle 
Crag; climb down the crag w. and turning sharp to 1., go s. to wood road 
or bridle path; travelling on this for a short distance e., and then turning 
s. toward Wampatuck Hill, which climb and then descending s. cross^ 
Administration Road, and striking the ridge to the s. of it, follow' along 
the sttmmits in a general s.w. direction to Chickatawbut Hill, which is 
crossed by a telephoneline; leaving Chickatawbut Hill, travel s.w. down 
the slope to the Glover's Pump; leaving here, follow road w. to the first 
path 1. which take to Randolph Avenue and, turning to r., travel in w. 
direction across Randolph Avenue and Forest Street, and ascend w. up 
the slope of Bearbuck Hill; drop down to the notch known as Doe Hollow, 
in direction a little s. of w., and skirting steep n. slope of Boyce Hill 
continue in the same direction to Dark Hollow and up slope of Tucker 
Hill; on the summit of Tucker Hill, turn n. w. crossing, near the foot of 
the hill, a path and, locating spring at the head of Marigold Brook a 
few steps beyond is Hillside Street, on reaching which, turn to 1., and 
travelling s.w. at a point about one-eighth m. from spring, turn r. and 
ascend slope of Hancock Hill in n. w. direction; on leaving summit, turn 
sharp to 1., and descend s.w. to Adminstration Road, which follow in 
general w. direction to Wild Cat Notch Path on the 1. , which follow s. and w. 
and climb Great Blue Hill; note Observatory, Eliot Arch and other points 
of interest; from Great Blue Hill descend the bridle path n. to Blue 
Hill Avenue, where electric cars may be taken for Mattapan and Boston. 

How many acres in the Blue Hill Reservation? In what four towns? 
Can you name, from memory, the hills traversed in this walk? 
How did Massachusetts derive its name from these hills? 
What names have they had since their discovery by Capt. John Smith? 
Did you find Cragfoot Spring, and climb Rattle Crag? 
Did you note the old cellar w. of Tip- Top Rock, on Chickatawbut? 
What is the story of the use of Great Blue Hill for scientific observation? 
Could you, by compass points, name the mountains, lakes and cities seen by 
you from summit of Great Blue Hill? 

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FIELD HIKE NO. XII 

WINTHROP BEACH, BOSTON HARBOR, POINT SHIRLEY, 

FORT BANKS. 
"C^ Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railway on Atlantic Avenue, by 
way of Summer Street and High Street; cross Boston Harbor by 
ferry from station and, on the other side, take Narrow Gauge Railway 
for Ocean Spray; leaving station, follow Shirley Street in s. direction to 
Main Street, noting Fort Banks on r., and still continuing s., follow Main 
Street over bridge to Read Street on the 1.; follow Read Street to Lincoln 
Street, where turn r. and follow s. to Pleasant Street, on the harbor shore, 
where turn 1. and following e. to Court Road, turn r. and follow around 
shore to and through Johnson Avenue, to Cottage Park Road where turn 
1. and travelling w. to Pleasant Street, turn r. and follow through to 
Shirley Street; passing Winthrop Beach Station on 1. and turning r. fol- 
low Shirley Street around, skirting the shore, to Tafts Avenue which 
follow through to Adams Street; turn 1. through Adarns Street to the 
Strand and Brewster Avenue to Bay View Avenue to Shirley Street; 
retrace steps on Shirley Street to Greenhill Park; turning r. on Harbor- 
view Avenue to Faunbar Avenue, passing water tower upon r.; on reach- 
ing Winthrop Shore Drive, follow it w. to Hawthorne Avenue; thence 
turning to 1., follow to Ocean Spray^ Station where train can be taken 
in either direction for Boston. 

Geographically, how does Winthrop resemble Old Boston? 
Why does the United States government have two forts here? 
What industries do you find in Winthrop? 
Have you any theory as to the land formations at entrance of Boston Harbor ; 

Winthrop on north; Nantasket on the south and the islands between? 
What are the advantages of Winthrop as a Sea-Scouting Center? 



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HISTORICAL HIKE NO. XII 

Same directions for travelling as Field Hike No. XII.; the two 
may well be taken at the same time. 

1. The Deane Winthrop House is on w. side of Shirley Street, a few 
minutes walk s. from Ocean Spray Station. 

2. The Old Bill House will be seen just after the turn from Main Street 
into Read Street. 

3. Pullin Point is at the end of Point Shirley. 

4. The site of the John Hancock shore-place is on Siren Street, Point 
Shirley, near Hale Avenue. 

5. Off shore from the Strand, Point Shirley, occurred the capture of 
British ordnance ship Hope which was run ashore here. 

Who was Deane Winthrop? 
Why was Point Shirley so named, and when? 

What use did " The best families of Boston " make of this promontory in 
Colonial days? 

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INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. XI 

NEPONSET;GEORGE LAWLEY& SON, CORP., YACHT BUILDERS, 

Ericsson Street, foot of Walnut Street. 
Q Tunnel, Washington to Andrew Square, where take Nei)onset Bridge 
^•. car, which leave at the bridge and going n. on Taylor Street to 

tunnel under railway tracks, turn into Walnut Street, which follow through 
to Ericsson Street and to Lawley's Yard. Announce yourselves as Boy 
Scouts at the office. You will be shown yachts df various designs; such 
jobs as may be on the ways — many models, drawings and such activities 
connected with the building of yachts as may be in progress. They should 
be notified two days in advance. Hours 9 to 11 A.M. vSaturdays. Return 
by the same route. 

INDUSTRIAL HIKE NO. XII 

WATERTOWN; HOOD RUBBER COMPANY, RUBBER WORKS. 
TTT Walk up Winter Street to Park Street under; then take Cam- 
• bridge Subway to Harvard; transfer there to surface cars, Hood's 
Loop, which goes direct to factory. Announce yourselves at the office and a 
guide will be furnished to show and explain the many interesting processes 
of rubber manufacture and the great variety of articles made by this 
concern. Two days' notice must be given. Hours 9 to 11 A.M. Saturdays. 
Return by same route. 

BIBLIOGRAPHY 

Around the Hub (1892) Samuel A. Drake. 

Book of New England Legends and Folk-Lore (1901) Samuel A. Drake. 

Boston— A Guide Book (1916) Edwin M. Bacon. 

Boston Town (l0O9) Horace E. Scudder. 

Concord Guide Book (1880) George B. Bartlett. 

Historic Boston and Its Neighborhood (1903) Edward E. Hale. 

Historic Mansions and Highways around Boston (1900) Samuel A. Drake. 

Historic Pilgrimages in New England (1898) Edwin M. Bacon. 

Historic Guide to Cambridge (1907) Hannah Winthrop Chapter, D. A. R. 

King's Handbook of Boston Harbor (1882) Moses F. Sweetser. 

Literary Landmarks of Boston (1903) Lindsay Swift. 

Old Landmarks and Historic Personages of Boston (1900) Samuel A. 

Drake. 
Official Guide to Harvard University (1917). 
True Story of Paul Revere (1905) Charles F. Gettemy. 
Walks and Rides in the Country round about Boston (1898) Edwin M . 

Bacon. 

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INDEX 



Map Hike 

Abajona River 3 

Adams Homesteads Hll 

Allendale Woods 6 

Ancient Oaks F4 

Arboretum 6, 9 

Arlington 3 F3, H3 

Arlington Heights 4 H3 

Auburndale H7 

Boston Map, City, In- 
side Front ' 

Babel Rock Fll 

Baldpate Hill 6, 7 

Baldpate Meadows 6 

BearbuckHill 11 Fll 

Beaver Brook 4 

Beaver Brook Res 4 F4 

Beaver Brook Cascade ... 4 

Belle vue Hill and Tower . 8,9 F8, 9 

Belmont Boundary 4 

Belmont Depot 4 

Bill House H12 

Blottstein, The H7 

Blue Hill Range 11 

Blue Hill River 11 

Bolster Brook 11 

Boston Harbor F7 

Boston Massacre, Site . . . H5 

Boston Peninsula H6 

Boston Shore Line, Old . . H6 

Boston Stone H5 

BoyceHill 11 Fll 

Broadway Depot 1 Fl 

Brook Farm H8 

Brookline Boundary 6 

Brown's Rock 5 F5 

Buckman Tavern H3 

Bunker Hill Ledge 11 

Bunker Hill Monument. . HI 

Bussey Brook 6 

Bussey Hill 6 

Cambridge Common .... H4 

Cambridge, Old H4 

Cambridge Reservoir .... H7 

Candy Factory 15 

Causeway, the Boston . . . H6 

Cedar Hill— Waltham ... 4 

Centry Hill, and Field ... H6 

Charlestown, Old HI 

Chestnut Hill Depot 6 

Chickatawbut Hill 11 Fll 

Christ Church, Camb. . . . H4 

Christ Church, Boston. . . H5 

Circle Hill, Arlington. . . 4 

Clarendon Hills Depot ... 8 

Clematis Brook 4 



Map 

Cold Storage Plant 

Connecticut Corner 

Convex Ledge 4 

Coon Hollow 11 

Cooper's Tavern 

Copp's Hill B. Ground . . . 

Cradock House 

Craigie House 

Cranberry Pool, Fells. .. . 2 

Dark Hollow 11 

Dark Hollow Pond 2 

Dedham Village 

Denny Hill 6 

Dexter House 

Dock Square 

Doe Hollow 11 

Dorchester, Ancient B.C. 

Dorchester, Old 

Draper House 

Dudley's Parting Stone . . 
Dudley House 

East Cambridge 

Eliot Arch 11 

Eliot Church 

Ell Pond 1 

Elmwood 

Erikson, Leif, Fort 

Erikson, Leif, House 

Eustis Street B. Ground.. 

Foreword, Page 3 

Fairbanks House 

Faneuil Hall 

Fay House 

Fells Boundary Road. ... 2 
Fenno Hill 11 

Fish Pier 

Forest Hills 10 

Fort Hill 

Fox Hill, Quincy 11 

Franklin Park 10 

Fuller Peak 11 

Furnace Brook 11 

Greater Boston Federa- 
tion, Inside Back 
Cover 
Greater Boston Map, 
Inside Front 

Gerry Hill 2 

Glover Hill 11 

Glover Pump 11 

Great Blue Hill 11 

Great Dome 11 



Hike 
I 2 
H9 
F4 

H3 
H5 
H2 
H4 



H9 

H9 
H6 
Fll 
HIO 
HIO 
H8 
HIO 
HIO 

I 3 

HIO 

H4 

H7 

H4 

HIO 



H9 
H5 
H4 



I 6 

F8, 10 

H6 

HIO 



Fll 
F8, 11 



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INDEX 



Map 

Great House, 1630. . 

Great Pond, Braintree. . . 11 

Green Hill 6 

Greyhound Tavern 

Grinding Rock Hill 2 

Hammond Pond 6 

Hammond Pond Woods. . 6 
Hancock Cem., Quincy. . . 
Hancock-Clarke House. . . 

Hancock Hill 11 

Hancock Hollow 11 

Hancock, Shore Place. . . . 

Harvard College 

Hayward Brook 5 

Hawk Hill 11 

Helmet Hill.. 11 

Hemenway Hill 11 

High Street, Medford. . . . 

Highland Station 9 

Hive, The Brook Farm. . . 

Holyhood Cemetery 6 

Hood, Mt., Melrose 1 

Horn Pond Hill 3 

Houghton Hill 11 

Information, Page 1 
Intervale Brook, Fells. . . 2 

Jason Russell House 

Jonathan Harrington 
House 

Kitchimqkin Hill 11 

Kendrick's Bridge 

Lawrence Tower 2 

Leif Erikson's House, Site 
Lexington Boundary. . . . ; 4 

Lexington Town 

Little Dome 11 

Long Bridge, Medford. . . 

Longfellow House 

Long Pond, Melrose. .... 1 
Lost Pond, Brookline. ... 6 

Maiden Boundary 1 

Malden-Melrose Crags. . . 1 

Maplewood Depot 1 

Marigold Brook 11 

Marrett Munroe House. . 
Martin Luther Orphans' 

Home 

Maugus Hill 7 

Medford Boundary 2 

Medford B. Ground 

Medford, Old 



Hike 
HI 



HIO 
F2 



Hll 

H3 

Fll 

H12 
H4 



H2 
H8 

F3 



H3 
H3 

F7 

H4 

H3 

H2 
H4 



H3 

H8 

FT 

H2 
H2 



Map Hike 

Medford Square H2 

Meeting House Brook. . . 2 

Melrose Boundary 1 

Menotomy Rocks Park . . 4 

Met. Aqueduct 5 

Middlesex Fells 2 

Mill Creek H6 

Milk Plant 19 

Minute Men Monument H3 

Monatiquot Stream 11 

Monterey Hill ... 8 

Mt. Pisgah 3 

Munroe Tavern H3 

Mystic Lakes 3 

Mystic River H2 

NahatonHill 11 

Nanepashemet Hill 2 

Natick Boundary 5 

Needham 7 F7 

Neponset 112 

New State 11 

Newton Boundary 6 

Newton Upper Falls 17 

Nonesuch Pond 5 

Norroway Pond 11 

Newe Towne H4 

Norfolk House HIO 

Norse Dam and Canals . . H7 

North End 12,5 

Norumbega Tower H7 

Ocean Spray 12 

Old Belfry H3 

Old South Meeting House H5 

Old State House H5 

Owl Hill— Waltham 4 

Packing House 13 

Paint and Varnish Factory I 1 

Palmer Brook 6 

Panther Cave 2 

Parker Monument H3 

Paul Revere House H5 

Paul Revere's Ride HI; 3. 5 

Penn'sHill Hll 

Peter Tufts' House H2 

Piano Factory 18 

Pine Tree Brook 11 

Pitt's Head H9 

Point Shirley 12 

Ponica Meadow 6 

Powder House Rock H9 

Pullin Point H12 

Pulpit Rock H8 

Putterhorn 6 



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INDEX 



Map Hike 

Questionnaire, Page 2 
Quarries, R.R., Quincy. . . 11 

Quincy Adams Hll 

Quincy Boundary 11 

Quincy, Town of Hll 

Radcliffe College H4 

Railway Hill 11 

Rani's Head Hill 2 

Rattle Crag 11 Fll 

Rattlesnake Hill 11 Fll 

Reeve's Hill 5 

Riverside Press 14 

Roxbury Latin School. . . HIO 

Round Marsh H6 

Roxbury, Old HIO 

Roxbury, Upper Fort. ... HIO 

Royall Mansion H2 

Rubber Works :. I 12 

Sastaman Notch 11 

Sawyer's Hill, Maiden. . . 1 Fl 

Scott's Woods 11 

Shirley Gut 12 

Silver Mine Hill 2 

Slide Notch 11 

South End 2 

Spot Pond 2 18 

Sqaumog Notch 11 

Stake Meadow 6 

Stone Temple Hll 

Stoneham Boundary 2 

Stony Brook Station H7 

Straight Gully Brook 2 

Sudbury Aqueduct 7 F7 

Swain's Pond, Melrose. . . 1 

Swain's Pond Brook 1 

Textile Machinery 17 

Troublesome Swamp .... 6 

Tucker Hill 11 Fll 

Turkey Hill, Arlington. . . 2 

Unionville, Wellesley .... 5 



Vassell House, Henry. , 



Map 



Waban Brook 5 

Walnut Hill 6 

Walnut Hill Cemetery. . . 6 

Waltham Boundary 4 

Wampatuc Hill 11 

Wanapanaquin Hill 2 

Warren Homestead, Rox- 
bury 

Washington Elm 

Washington Headquar- 
ters 

Watertown 

Waverley Depot 4 

Wavland Depot 5 

Wedge Pond 3 

Weld Farm 

Wellesley Boundary 5 

Wellesley Hills 7 

Wellington Hill, Belmont 4 

Wenopoykin Hill 2 

Weston Boundary 5 

West Lynn 

West Medford Depot 3 

West Quincy Station. ... 11 

West Quincy Depot 11 

West Roxburv Parkway. . 8 

Wildcat Notch 11 

Winchester Depot 3,2 

Windy Hill, Maiden 1 

Winthrop 12 

Winthrop Beach 12 

Winthrop Hill 2 

Winthrop House, Deane. . 

Winter Pond 3 

Wissahissick Pond. .... 11 

Woburn Reservoir 3 

Wolcott Hill 11 

Yacht Basin 

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